Hong Kong → Zhangjiajie · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–190
Train to Fenghuang
Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang · about 1h · ~€5–15
Bus to Jishou
Fenghuang → Jishou · about 45m · ~€3–7
Where the time goes
About the trip from Shenzhen to Jishou
Shenzhen (China) and Jishou (China) are 775 km (482 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, train and bus, via Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang: ~7h 55m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€71–220 per person. The fastest route, by train and bus via Guangzhou, Changsha and Fenghuang, takes about 7h 15m (~€31–96). Without flying, it takes about 7h 15m by train and bus, via Guangzhou, Changsha and Fenghuang. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
Train from Shenzhen to Hong Kong: ~35m, 32 km, ~€3–8
Flight from Hong Kong to Zhangjiajie: ~1h 20m in the air, 847 km, ~€60–190
Train from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang: about 1h, 158 km, ~€5–15
Bus from Fenghuang to Jishou: about 45m, 45 km, ~€3–7
Every route we know
Flight + Train + Bus, via Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang: ~7h 55m, 2 changes, ~€71–220
Train + Bus, via Guangzhou, Changsha and Fenghuang: about 7h 15m, 3 changes, ~€31–96
Flight + Train, via Changsha: ~11h 5m, 1 change, ~€55–190
Train, via Guangzhou, Changsha and Huaihua: about 7h 45m, 3 changes, ~€29–97
Train + Bus + Flight + Train, via Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Zhangjiajie: ~8h 50m, 3 changes, ~€69–207
Flight + Train + Bus, via Nanjing, Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang: ~9h 25m, 3 changes, ~€138–462
Questions
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Jishou?
~7h 55m door to door by flight, train and bus, via Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 7h 15m.
How much does it cost to travel from Shenzhen to Jishou?
~€71–220 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Shenzhen to Jishou without flying?
Yes: by train and bus, via Guangzhou, Changsha and Fenghuang, in about 7h 15m, for ~€31–96.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.